72/5 divided by 79/3

72/5 ÷ 79/3
=
216 395
Decimal: 0.546835
Percentage: 54.68%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    79/3 becomes 3/79
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/5 × 3/79
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 3 = 216    5 × 79 = 395
  4. 4
    Simplify
    216/395 = 216/395

How to Divide Fractions

To divide fractions, use "Keep, Change, Flip": keep the first fraction unchanged, change the ÷ to ×, then flip the second fraction. Multiply and simplify.

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